Former ITV Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman engaged during stunning Africa safari

Former Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman has announced he is engaged after popping the question to girlfriend Celinde Schoenmaker. The actor, who played Craig Harris in the ITV soap, shared the wonderful news on Instagram alongside a stunning image.

Richard, 32, popped the question to his long-term partner, 33, during a spectacular sunset while on safari in Africa. The former soap star, who appeared as Rosie Webster's young love interest in Corrie from the age of 12 to 16, wrote: "Went to Africa with my girl. I’ll be heading home with a fiancée."

He then added that he "couldn’t be happier," as the congratulatory messages came flooding in. Former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, who is engaged to Richard's friend Ryan Thomas, commented: "Yay!!!!! Congratulations you beautiful humans," followed by a string of love hearts.

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Former Corrie co-star and Hollyoaks actress Nikki Sanderson wrote: "Congratulations", with two love hearts. Loose Women's Denise Welch said: "Congratulations, OMG!" Podcast host and I'm A Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher replied: "YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!! Best news ever and I’m so so so happy for you both!" Actress Catherina Tyldesley also added: "Oh guys! Huuuuuge congratulations!!!!"

Celinde, who is also an actress, also took to Instagram to thank her followers for their messages. Sharing a picture of the pair enjoying champagne in the gorgeous surroundings, she wrote: "WOW! Thank you for all your wonderful messages!

"Really feeling all the love, we’re having the time of our lives. Big love to you all from me and my FIANCÉ! Wooohooooooooooooow!!!"

Richard, who is the son of actor and